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Couscous & Fruit Salad
  • Serves: 4 servings, about 3/4 cup each

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes


Description

Try this fruit-and-nut-studded couscous salad alongside grilled salmon or chicken for supper or on its own for a fresh lunchbox treat.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
2 teaspoons finely chopped shallots
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 cups cooked whole-wheat couscous
1 cup chopped nectarine
1 cup mixed fresh berries, such as blueberries and raspberries
2 tablespoons toasted sliced almonds (see Cooking Tips)

Cooking Instructions

Whisk oil, orange juice, vinegar, shallots, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add cooked couscous, nectarines, berries and almonds; gently toss to combine.

Cook's Tip

To toast sliced almonds, heat a small dry skillet over medium-low heat. Add nuts and cook, stirring, until lightly browned and fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes.


Nutritional Analysis
Per serving
Calories Per Serving
256
Total Fat
9 g
Saturated Fat
1 g
Monounsaturated Fat
6 g
Sodium
146 mg
Carbohydrates
40 g
Fiber
7 g
Protein
7 g
Potassium
140 mg
Dietary Exchanges
2 starch, 1/2 fruit, 2 fat



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